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Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil, C.SS.R. †

Deceased

Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly (Syro-Malabar), India

Cardinal-Priest of San Bernardo alle Terme

Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly (Syro-Malabar)


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
29 May 1927Born
12 Jun 195427.0Ordained PriestPriest of Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
11 Nov 199669.4AppointedApostolic Administrator of Ernakulam (Syro-Malabar), India
11 Nov 199669.4AppointedTitular Archbishop of Achrida
6 Jan 199769.6Ordained BishopTitular Archbishop of Achrida
19 Apr 199769.8AppointedTitular Archbishop of Antinoë
23 Dec 199972.5AppointedMajor Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly (Syro-Malabar), India
23 Dec 199972.5AppointedArchbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly (Syro-Malabar), India
21 Feb 200173.7Elevated to Cardinal
21 Feb 200173.7AppointedCardinal-Priest of San Bernardo alle Terme
1 Apr 201183.8DiedMajor Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly (Syro-Malabar), India

MicroData Summary for Varkey Vithayathil
(VIAF: 170351300; WikiData: Q560990)
Varkey Cardinal Vithayathil C.SS.R. (born , died ) Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly

EventPlace
Birth PlaceParur
Ordained BishopSan Pietro, Basilica, Roma, Diocese of Roma {Rome}, Italy

  • a priest for 56.8 years
  • a bishop for 14.2 years
  • a cardinal for 10.1 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • d: CB
  • ob/c2+: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 147, Number 12,875
  • ob/c2/d: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 205, Deceased Cardinals (back)
  • d: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 208, Necrology (back)

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